What is the cheapest way to get from Nairobi to Chitipa?

The cheapest way to get from Nairobi to Chitipa is to bus and drive which costs $120 - $140 and takes 29h 44m.

What is the fastest way to get from Nairobi to Chitipa?

The fastest way to get from Nairobi to Chitipa is to bus and fly and drive which takes 11h 54m and costs $270 - $430.

How far is it from Nairobi to Chitipa?

The distance between Nairobi and Chitipa is 1097 km. The road distance is 1385.1 km.

How long does it take to get from Nairobi to Chitipa?

It takes approximately 11h 54m to get from Nairobi to Chitipa, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Nairobi and Chitipa?

Chitipa is 1h behind Nairobi. It is currently 2:03 PM in Nairobi and 1:03 PM in Chitipa.

Can I drive from Nairobi to Chitipa?

Yes, the driving distance between Nairobi to Chitipa is 1385 km. It takes approximately 25h 15m to drive from Nairobi to Chitipa.

Nairobi to Chitipa - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, car, and shuttle

There are 7 ways to get from Nairobi to Chitipa by bus, plane, car, train, shuttle, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus to Nairobi, fly, drive
best
1. Take the bus from Kencom/Ambassadeur to JKIA - Passenger Boarding
2. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Mbeya Airport (MBI)NBO - MBI
3. Drive from Mbeya Airport (MBI) to Chitipa
11h 54m
$273–426
Bus, drive
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Nairobi to Kampala
2. Take the bus from Berelay Rd to Tunduma Terminal
3. Drive from Tunduma Terminal to Chitipa
29h 44m
$120–136
Bus, train, drive
1. Take the bus from Nairobi to Moshi
2. Take the train from Moshi to Dar es Salaam
3. Take the train from Dar es salaam to Mbeya
4. Drive from Mbeya to Chitipa
45h 12m
Drive 1,385.1 km
1. Drive from Nairobi to Chitipa1,385.1 km
25h 15m
$244–352
Fly from Nairobi Wilson Airport, drive
1. Fly from Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Mbeya Airport (MBI)WIL - MBI
2. Drive from Mbeya Airport (MBI) to Chitipa
13h 33m
$236–651
Shuttle, taxi to Kilimanjaro International Airport, fly, drive
1. Take a shuttle bus from Nairobi to Arusha
2. Take the taxi from Arusha to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)
3. Fly from Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) to Mbeya Airport (MBI)JRO - MBI
4. Drive from Mbeya Airport (MBI) to Chitipa
13h 55m
$189–532
Bus, drive via Dar es Salaam
1. Take the bus from Nairobi to Dar es Salaam
2. Take the bus from Magufuli Bus Terminal to Lubele Bus Stand
3. Drive from Lubele Bus Stand to Chitipa
35h 10m

Nairobi (NBO) to Mbeya Airport (MBI) flights

28Weekly Planes

8h 15mAverage Duration

$217Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,097.1 km
Duration: 11h 54m

What companies run services between Nairobi, Kenya and Chitipa, Malawi?

There is no direct connection from Nairobi to Chitipa. However, you can take the bus to JKIA - Passenger Boarding, walk to Nairobi (NBO) airport, fly to Mbeya Airport (MBI), then drive to Chitipa. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nairobi to Chitipa via Kampala, Berelay Rd, and Tunduma Terminal in around 29h 44m.

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